Core Insights - In August 2025, the national industrial producer price index (PPI) decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous month, and month-on-month prices remained stable after a 0.2% decline [1] Group 1: Year-on-Year Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In August, the prices of production materials fell by 3.2%, contributing approximately 2.40 percentage points to the overall decline in the PPI. The mining industry saw a significant price drop of 11.5%, while raw materials and processing industries experienced declines of 4.1% and 2.2%, respectively [2] - Prices of living materials decreased by 1.7%, impacting the overall PPI by about 0.45 percentage points. Food prices fell by 1.7%, while clothing prices remained stable, and general daily goods prices increased by 0.4%. Durable consumer goods prices dropped by 3.7% [2] - In terms of purchase prices, fuel and power prices decreased by 9.7%, chemical raw materials by 6.2%, and both black metal materials and agricultural products by 5.6%. Prices for construction materials and non-metallic products fell by 4.7%, while textile raw materials decreased by 2.0%. Conversely, prices for non-ferrous metal materials and wires increased by 4.7% [2] Group 2: Month-on-Month Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In August, production material prices increased by 0.1%, contributing approximately 0.08 percentage points to the overall PPI increase. The mining industry saw a 1.3% rise, while raw materials increased by 0.2%, and processing prices remained unchanged [3] - Living material prices decreased by 0.1%, impacting the overall PPI by about 0.03 percentage points. Food prices rose by 0.1%, clothing prices were stable, while general daily goods and durable consumer goods prices fell by 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively [3] - For purchase prices, construction materials and non-metallic products decreased by 1.4%, while chemical raw materials and agricultural products fell by 0.4%. Fuel and power prices increased by 0.7%, and black metal materials rose by 0.6%. Prices for non-ferrous metal materials, wires, and textile raw materials all saw a slight increase of 0.1% [3]

Core Insights - In July 2025, the Producer Price Index (PPI) in Liaoning decreased by 5.8% year-on-year, with the decline widening by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - The Industrial Producer Price Index (IPI) also saw a year-on-year decrease of 6.8%, with a slight month-on-month decline of 0.2%, which is a narrowing of the previous month's decline by 0.7 percentage points [1] Price Trends - The prices of production materials decreased by 5.0% year-on-year in July, with the mining industry down by 10.7%, raw materials down by 5.8%, and processing industry down by 3.7% [1] - Consumer goods prices fell by 9.5% year-on-year, with durable goods down by 15.1%, food down by 5.5%, general daily necessities down by 2.2%, while clothing saw a slight increase of 0.1% [1] Raw Material Price Movements - In July, the prices of nine major raw materials showed a mixed trend with two categories increasing and seven decreasing [1] - Textile raw materials increased by 1.7%, and non-ferrous metals and wire materials increased by 1.4% [1] - Conversely, building materials and non-metallic materials decreased by 0.9%, wood and pulp decreased by 1.0%, other industrial raw materials and semi-finished products decreased by 1.1%, chemical raw materials decreased by 7.9%, black metal materials decreased by 8.7%, agricultural and sideline products decreased by 9.9%, and fuel and power decreased by 12.8% [1]

Core Viewpoint - In July 2025, the national industrial producer price index showed a month-on-month decline in both the producer's ex-factory prices and the purchasing prices, indicating a continued downward trend in industrial prices [1][3]. Group 1: Year-on-Year Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In July, the ex-factory prices of industrial producers decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, while the purchasing prices fell by 4.5% [1][3]. - The average decline from January to July for ex-factory prices was 2.9%, and for purchasing prices, it was 3.2% [1][3]. - The prices of production materials dropped by 4.3%, significantly impacting the overall ex-factory price level [3][7]. Group 2: Month-on-Month Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In July, the ex-factory prices of industrial producers decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, with production materials contributing to a decline of approximately 0.17 percentage points [6][7]. - The purchasing prices of industrial producers fell by 0.3% month-on-month, with notable declines in fuel and power prices by 0.6% and black metal materials by 0.7% [6][7]. Group 3: Breakdown of Price Changes by Category - In the ex-factory price category, the mining industry saw a significant decline of 14.0% year-on-year, while the processing industry experienced a decrease of 3.1% [3][7]. - For purchasing prices, fuel and power prices decreased by 10.8%, and black metal materials dropped by 8.0% [5][7]. - The prices of durable consumer goods fell by 3.5%, while general daily goods saw a slight increase of 0.6% [3][7].

Core Viewpoint - Companies are facing dual changes in policy and market environments regarding carbon emission management, leading to increased attention from industry experts on the challenges and standards in carbon management [1] Group 1: Policy and Market Influence - The intensity of policy constraints directly affects the progress of corporate carbon management, with raw material industries like metallurgy and petrochemicals being core to national carbon market management [2] - The "1+N" dual carbon policy framework has established specific carbon peak plans for major industrial sectors, emphasizing monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) requirements [2] - Market factors, such as external pressures from green trade barriers, are driving companies, especially in the new energy sector, to enhance their carbon management capabilities [3] Group 2: Challenges in Carbon Management - Companies face fragmented systems and increasing compliance burdens due to varying carbon accounting standards across different regions and industries, complicating unified management [5][6] - The lack of economic and suitable carbon management solutions, along with high costs of third-party verification, poses significant challenges for companies [8] - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle with carbon management due to limited resources, necessitating specialized tools and shared platforms to enhance their capabilities [9] Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - Experts suggest establishing unified national carbon management regulations and detailed implementation guidelines for specific industries to address existing challenges [7] - There is a need for improved data management and professional governance systems to ensure accurate carbon footprint tracking and effective management [8] - A shared database for carbon emissions tailored to different industries and products could help SMEs reduce management costs and improve their carbon management practices [9]

Core Viewpoint - Companies are facing dual changes in policy and market environments regarding carbon emission management, leading to significant differences in carbon management practices across industries and scales [1][2]. Group 1: Policy and Market Influences - The intensity of policy constraints directly affects the progress of corporate carbon management, with raw material industries like metallurgy, non-ferrous metals, building materials, and petrochemicals being core to national carbon market management [2][3]. - The "1+N" dual carbon policy framework has established specific carbon peak plans for major industrial sectors, emphasizing monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) requirements [2]. - Market factors, such as external pressures from green trade barriers like the EU carbon tariff and ESG evaluations, are driving companies, especially in the new energy equipment manufacturing sector, to enhance their carbon management capabilities [3][4]. Group 2: Challenges in Carbon Management - Companies face multiple challenges in carbon emission management, including fragmented systems and increasing compliance burdens due to differing standards across regions and industries [5][6]. - The lack of unified carbon management standards and the need for multiple certifications for export-oriented companies complicate compliance and increase management costs [6][7]. - Data management issues, such as incomplete data collection and low willingness of suppliers to share data, hinder accurate carbon footprint tracking and identification of reduction potential [8][9]. Group 3: Support and Solutions for Companies - There is a need for a unified national carbon management regulation and detailed implementation guidelines at the industry level to address the challenges faced by companies [7]. - Specialized support systems and training programs are essential for effective carbon management, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that struggle with resource limitations [8][9]. - Establishing shared platforms and simplified processes for SMEs can enhance their carbon management capabilities and encourage proactive emission reduction efforts [9].

Core Insights - In July 2025, the national industrial producer price index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, while the industrial producer purchase price index (PPPI) fell by 0.3%, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 and 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month respectively [1] - Year-on-year, the PPI dropped by 3.6%, and the PPPI decreased by 4.5% [1] - For the average from January to July, the PPI declined by 2.9% compared to the same period last year, and the PPPI fell by 3.2% [1] Price Changes in July - In July, the prices of production materials decreased by 4.3%, contributing approximately 3.20 percentage points to the overall decline in the PPI [3] - The mining industry saw a price drop of 14.0%, while raw materials and processing industries experienced declines of 5.4% and 3.1% respectively [3] - Prices of living materials decreased by 1.6%, impacting the overall PPI by about 0.42 percentage points, with food prices down by 1.8% and durable goods prices down by 3.5% [3] Month-on-Month Price Changes - In July, the production materials prices decreased by 0.2%, affecting the overall PPI by approximately 0.17 percentage points [8] - The mining industry prices fell by 0.2%, raw materials prices decreased by 0.1%, and processing industry prices dropped by 0.3% [8] - Living materials prices also decreased by 0.2%, with food prices remaining stable and durable goods prices declining by 0.6% [8] Purchase Price Changes - In the PPPI, fuel and power prices decreased by 10.8%, black metal materials by 8.0%, and chemical raw materials by 6.5% [7] - Agricultural products prices fell by 4.6%, while construction materials and non-metallic materials prices decreased by 3.8% [7] - However, prices for non-ferrous metal materials and wires increased by 2.8% [7]

Group 1: Year-on-Year Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In July, the prices of production materials decreased by 4.3%, contributing approximately 3.20 percentage points to the overall decline in industrial producer prices [2] - The mining industry saw a significant price drop of 14.0%, while raw materials and processing industries experienced declines of 5.4% and 3.1%, respectively [2] - Consumer goods prices fell by 1.6%, with food prices down by 1.8% and durable goods prices down by 3.5% [2] Group 2: Month-on-Month Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In July, the month-on-month prices of production materials decreased by 0.2%, impacting the overall industrial producer price level by approximately 0.17 percentage points [7] - The mining industry prices decreased by 0.2%, while raw materials and processing industries saw declines of 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively [7] - Consumer goods prices also fell by 0.2%, with food prices remaining stable and durable goods prices decreasing by 0.6% [7] Group 3: Industrial Producer Purchase Prices - The purchase prices for fuel and power decreased by 10.8%, while black metal materials and chemical raw materials saw declines of 8.0% and 6.5%, respectively [6] - Prices for agricultural products decreased by 4.6%, and construction materials and non-metallic materials fell by 3.8% [6] - Prices for non-ferrous metal materials and wires increased by 2.8% [6] Group 4: Key Industry Price Changes - The coal mining and washing industry experienced a price drop of 23.0%, while the oil and natural gas extraction industry saw a decrease of 12.6% [10] - The black metal mining industry prices fell by 9.1%, whereas the non-ferrous metal mining industry prices increased by 11.1% [10] - The food manufacturing industry prices decreased by 1.1%, while the beverage and refined tea manufacturing industry prices remained stable [10]

Group 1: Year-on-Year Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In July, the producer prices for industrial goods saw a decline in production material prices by 4.3%, contributing approximately 3.20 percentage points to the overall decrease in producer prices [3] - The mining industry experienced a significant price drop of 14.0%, while raw material prices fell by 5.4% and processing industry prices decreased by 3.1% [3] - Consumer goods prices decreased by 1.6%, impacting the overall producer price level by about 0.42 percentage points, with food prices down by 1.8% and durable goods prices down by 3.5% [3] Group 2: Month-on-Month Changes in Industrial Producer Prices - In July, the producer prices for industrial goods showed a month-on-month decline in production material prices by 0.2%, affecting the overall producer price level by approximately 0.17 percentage points [7] - The mining industry prices decreased by 0.2%, raw material prices fell by 0.1%, and processing industry prices dropped by 0.3% [7] - Consumer goods prices also saw a decline of 0.2%, with food prices remaining stable and durable goods prices decreasing by 0.6% [7] Group 3: Changes in Purchase Prices of Industrial Producers - In July, the purchase prices for industrial producers indicated a notable decline in fuel and power prices by 10.8%, black metal materials by 8.0%, and chemical raw materials by 6.5% [6] - Agricultural and sideline product prices decreased by 4.6%, while construction materials and non-metallic materials fell by 3.8% [6] - Conversely, prices for non-ferrous metal materials and wires increased by 2.8% [6]

Industrial Producer Price Changes - In July, the industrial producer's ex-factory prices saw a year-on-year decline of 3.6%, with production material prices dropping by 4.3%, contributing approximately 3.20 percentage points to the overall decline [8][9] - The mining industry experienced a significant price drop of 14.0%, while raw material prices fell by 5.4% and processing industry prices decreased by 3.1% [8][9] - Consumer goods prices decreased by 1.6%, with food prices down by 1.8% and durable goods prices down by 3.5% [8][9] Industrial Producer Purchase Price Changes - The purchase prices for industrial producers fell by 4.5% year-on-year, with fuel and power prices decreasing by 10.8% and black metal materials down by 8.0% [10] - Chemical raw materials saw a decline of 6.5%, while agricultural products dropped by 4.6% [10] - In contrast, prices for non-ferrous metal materials and wires increased by 2.8% [10] Monthly Price Changes - Month-on-month, the industrial producer's ex-factory prices decreased by 0.2%, with production materials down by 0.2% and consumer goods prices also declining by 0.2% [7][8] - The mining sector's prices fell by 0.2%, while raw materials and processing industries saw decreases of 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively [7][8] - The purchase prices for industrial producers decreased by 0.3% month-on-month, with notable declines in building materials and non-metallic prices by 1.4% [10]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced the first batch of key pilot platforms for national cultivation, with 242 platforms selected, including 12 from Liaoning Province, ranking seventh nationwide [1] Group 1: Overview of Pilot Platforms - Pilot platforms are comprehensive support platforms that facilitate the transition of research results from laboratory development to large-scale industrial production, ensuring product quality and feasibility [1] - The 12 pilot platforms in Liaoning Province cover four technical fields: raw materials industry, consumer goods industry, equipment manufacturing, and emerging and future industries [1] Group 2: Regional Distribution - Among the selected platforms, 4 are located in Shenyang, 4 in Dalian, and 1 each in Anshan, Benxi, Panjin, and the Shenyang-Fushun Demonstration Zone [1] Group 3: Leading Units - Out of the 12 pilot platforms, 11 are led by enterprises, while 1 is led by a research institution [1] Group 4: Future Plans - The provincial science and technology department plans to collaborate with the provincial industrial and information technology department to seek support from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, aiming to have the 12 pilot platforms recognized as national-level platforms [1] - There will be efforts to enhance the construction of the pilot platforms, improving their foundational capabilities, technical support, and public service capabilities to better serve industrial development [1] - The plan includes differentiated layout construction of pilot bases based on Liaoning's industrial characteristics and organizing activities to improve the public service level of pilot bases through the Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Comprehensive Service Platform [1]